Efforts are underway to develop Pyaratal, located in the Nepal-India border area of Ward 9 in the Rewas Municipality of Kanchanpur, into a vibrant tourist destination. Local residents are actively enhancing the lake’s surroundings to attract visitors. Deependra Basnet, chairman of the Pyaratal Tourism Promotion and Conservation Committee, stated that citizens have spontaneously created various artistic structures in the lake area to boost tourism.
“To highlight the lake’s ecological identity and draw tourists, we are constructing various structures in the area,” Basnet said. “With the community’s enthusiastic support, we have added selfie points, fish statues, turtle sculptures, and representations of rare aquatic species.”
According to Basnet, around NPR 1.6 million has been raised from various individuals to fund these artistic installations. He noted, “This campaign, which started on social media, has successfully mobilized approximately NPR 1.6 million for beautifying the lake area.”
Additionally, other features like statues of dolphins and peacocks, a water fountain, and swings for visitors’ enjoyment are being constructed. “Work is still ongoing on creating statues of water lilies and lotuses,” he added. “It is essential for all sectors to participate in promoting Pyaratal tourism.”
Recently, there has been an influx of internal tourists from areas like Dhangadhi and Mahendranagar visiting Pyaratal, indicating its growing appeal as a recreational spot. However, visitors emphasize the need for improved cleanliness and infrastructure development to enhance the tourism experience.
“Touristically, the lake is significant as it hosts rare aquatic life and birds,” remarked Tek Bahadur Bishwa Karma, who recently visited the lake. He urged the government to focus on the lake’s cleanliness, conservation, and infrastructure development.
Nearby, a picnic area has been created with the support of the tourism board, and swings have been installed with assistance from the Rewas Municipality for visitor entertainment. “We are seeing a rise in internal tourism at Pyaratal,” stated ward member Maninath Bogati, noting that the municipality is actively working on the lake’s conservation and promotion. Currently, more than 500 internal tourists visit Pyaratal daily.
This 6-kilometer long lake, with a width ranging from 50 to 100 meters, is teeming with biodiversity, making it a promising site for eco-tourism and recreational activities.
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